Halifax, NC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Halifax: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Halifax and Halifax County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Halifax County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 648 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Halifax County compares with North Carolina
Halifax County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Halifax County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Halifax County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.0 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.66 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 10.5% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with North Carolina, Halifax County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Halifax County: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (North Carolina: 2.5).
Overview
Halifax County has recorded 648 truck crashes since 2015, with 488 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 151 truck crashes reported in Halifax since 2015, this page uses Halifax County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for North Carolina.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of Halifax with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-125 (2) and Ssr-1600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Route planning tips for Halifax fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Halifax County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| SR-125 | 2 |
| Ssr-1600 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Halifax County) |
|---|---|
| 5Th St | 2 |
| Jackson St | 2 |
| Oasis Truck Stop | 2 |
| Old Farm Rd | 2 |
| Reeser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Reser'S Fine Foods | 2 |
| Resers Company Pva | 2 |
| Walmart | 2 |
Halifax at a glance
| Population | 160 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 27839) | $48,094 |
| Median home value (ZIP 27839) | $93,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Halifax County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 49 | +15% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +12% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Halifax
How common are truck crashes in Halifax?
Since 2015, 648 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Halifax County (488 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Halifax?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Halifax since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Halifax?
June has the most truck crashes in Halifax County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Halifax?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Halifax County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Halifax compare with North Carolina?
The yearly rate is 118.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Halifax County, vs 61.3 for North Carolina.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Halifax?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.